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Pierre Novellie

Summary

Pierre Novellie (born 31 January 1991) is a South African-born comedian.

Pierre Novellie
Pierre Novellie backstage at the Garrick Theatre, 2019
Born (1991-01-31) 31 January 1991 (age 33)
Johannesburg, South Africa
MediumStand-up, television, radio
Alma materCorpus Christi College, Cambridge
Websitewww.pierrenovellie.com

Career edit

He has worked as a comedian, actor, and writer, on both TV and radio. He has written for and performed on The Mash Report,[1][2] Chris Ramsey's Stand Up Central,[3] and The Now Show.[4] He was also a guest on BBC Radio 4's The Rest is History hosted by Frank Skinner.[5] Other highlights include appearing on the Joke Thieves pilot for BBC Two opposite Marcus Brigstocke, BBC Three's Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live[6] and All4/4OD Comedy Blaps series Taxi Gags[1] and Outsiders.[2]

Pierre's writing credits also include the Spitting Image revival, Mock The Week, Newzoids, Adam Buxton's Shed of Christmas,[1] and The Island.[2] In addition to his television and radio credits and his own live shows, Pierre has supported Frank Skinner, Hal Cruttenden and Gary Delaney on tour.[1]

He appeared alongside fellow comedian and Cambridge graduate Phil Wang on an episode of Dave's World's Most Dangerous Roads, broadcast in 2023.

Novellie was diagnosed with autism in 2022.[7]

Podcast edit

He currently co-hosts the podcast BudPod alongside Phil Wang.[8] Pierre previously hosted a regular podcast called My Favourite Podcast.[9][10] He appeared on Episode 408 of Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast.

Awards edit

Pierre has been nominated for several Chortle Awards and won the Amused Moose Laugh Off in 2013 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.[11] In 2014 he was nominated for industry web-site Chortle’s Best Newcomer award.[1] Pierre was nominated for Best Club Comic at the 2016 Chortle Awards.[1]

Personal life edit

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Novellie grew up on the Isle of Man and attended Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. At Cambridge he was a member and then Vice President of the Cambridge Footlights Revue.[12]

He first began to consider he might be on the autistic spectrum after a mild heckle during a standup performance in 2020.[7] An audience member said that "You sound like me", clarifying that "I have Asperger's - I think you have Asperger's."[7] After taking online autism tests he was formally diagnosed in 2022.[7]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Pierre Novellie in Scotland at Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance That 2017". BroadwayWorld.com.
  2. ^ a b c "Pierre Novellie - British Comedy Guide". British Comedy Guide.
  3. ^ "Changing Your Accent To Suit Situations | Pierre Novellie | Chris Ramsey's Stand Up Central" – via www.youtube.com.
  4. ^ "BBC Radio 4 - The Now Show, Series 55, Episode 5". BBC.
  5. ^ "BBC Radio 4 - The Rest is History, Series 2, Episode 1". BBC.
  6. ^ "BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Comedy Club Interviews - Available now". BBC.
  7. ^ a b c d Aroesti, Rachel (15 March 2024). "'Maybe everybody feels socially awkward': the standups turning being autistic into a comedy superpower". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  8. ^ "BudPod with Phil Wang & Pierre Novellie on acast". acast.
  9. ^ "My Favourite Podcast on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts.
  10. ^ "My Favourite Podcast". SoundCloud.
  11. ^ "AmusedMoose | Comedy Awards | Stand-up Comedy Soho Kings Cross Awards Courses". www.amusedmoose.com.
  12. ^ "comedy cv - the UK's largest collection of comedians biogs and photos". www.comedycv.co.uk.